Chapter 25 : - Sharing.

DISCLAMER, i do not own Beauty and the Beast of course, this is just a work of fiction based on the characters and the show.

A/N :OMG YOU GUUUUYS ! Ch24 was the most difficult to write so far, and I was so glad to see you liked ! Just WOW ! Thank you all so much ! I … just have no words ! OH GOD ! Thank you ALL so much for your nice comments ! I hope you'll like the upcoming chapters ...

And Padyn thanks for all your comments ! Now that you are all caught up here is more LOL !

Previously in ATW: So we still have Evan more or less double agent but lately … we haven't seen him :( . Vincent and Catherine just managed to talk about the claw-marks Cat had on her back, and it seems … it seems things are better for them … Buuuut … Maybe we should go on !

Catherine woke up looking around a bit lost. She was at the warehouse and Vincent was lying asleep next to her in his bed. Blinking and rubbing her eyes she recalled the recent events.

**That previous night ….**

While they were on the couch their kisses became more passionate. Vincent took his shirt off with the help of Catherine. She couldn't get enough of him and while his eyes were still shinning that familiar golden hue both of them knew that this time Vincent would not lose control, or at least they trusted it; nothing was standing in their way anymore.

BEEP-BEEP … Almost nothing.

The sound of Vincent's burner phone ringing interrupted them. They stopped kissing and stared at each other panting for a few seconds before both turned to look at the phone that was laid on the little coffee-table right next to them.

He took the phone and told her : "It's JT … I should get that" as he was still fighting to catch his breath. Catherine's cheeks were getting a bit red and she covered her mouth with her hand in embarrassment, trying to hide her grin. "Yeah you should"

Vincent stood and walked a bit away to take the call. She couldn't hear what JT was saying but she caught the answers of Vincent.

"No everything, is ok …. Yes, I'm sure … Yes, we talked … Ok … No, no it's no problem … Enjoy your night …."

When he hang up and went back to her he explained that JT wanted to know if they mind if he were to spend the night at Sarah's. Of course they didn't mind. Catherine smiled at the news knowing this meant she would be able to spend the night at the warehouse in Vincent's arm.

"So … where were we ?" he asked grabbing her by the waist to kiss her. "Right here" she whispered kissing his neck gently while he was helping her onto his lap.

Suddenly Catherine felt herself lifted, Vincent had grabbed her mentioning something about the bed being more comfortable than the couch. She couldn't agree more and just let him lead her there.

That had been a great night for sure, and though Catherine had been reassured to see Vincent so in control the night was a blur in her head. It was so easy to get lost under his touch. She felt concern growing inside her, she couldn't help but fear that once again he might have lost a bit of control, she had to make sure. She glanced at the clock, it was only five thirty in the morning, but she was hungry and that had woken her. Indeed, they had skipped dinner for a more pleasant sort of activities.

As discretely as possible, she slid out of the bed and tip-toed naked to the bathroom, instinctively trying to cover herself as best as she could with her hands. Once there she tried to see herself in the mirror, to check if she had new claw-marks but the mirror was a bit too small and too high for her to see properly. She sighed and then started to run her hands on her back trying to touch everywhere hoping to get rid of that awful feeling that something was wrong.

"Already up" the voice of Vincent startled her. She turned around and suddenly conscious of her nakedness she blushed.

"Here" he said handing her one of his T-shirts. She took it and held it in front her. Even after the night they had just spent she felt a little awkward standing like this in front of him no matter how silly it was, she was embarrassed. Especially since he was dressed, at least partially : he was wearing a pair of sweat pants, the T-shirt he had given was probably the one he had planned on wearing.

"Were you checking for … claw-marks ?" he asked hesitantly. She looked down and nodded shyly, a bit ashamed that she was doubting him, after spending all this time telling him that he was no danger to her.

He walked closer to her, "Let me see". She turned around letting him see her back and he quickly checked running delicately his finger tips on her naked skin sending shivers down her spine. He knew he wouldn't find anything because this time he remembered very clearly the entire time they had spent in each other's arm. Because this time he had been focused on keeping control and had managed to do so. "Everything is fine" he said softy kissing her right shoulder with tenderness.

As she looked up at him he could read she was sorry so before she could say anything he spoke. "You don't have to apologize, it's normal that you were worried. I think … last time I lost control because I was just so happy to have you in my arms, I guess I was overwhelmed… I'm so sorry I hurt you, but … I'm confident it won't happen again. I promise you. I feel so much more in control now." He smiled lightly, his hand squeezing hers and Catherine smiled back, standing on her tip toes she kissed him still pressing the T-shirt he had given her on her naked body.

He was still feeling terrible for what had happened, and he knew he would have to see the reminder of his lost of control for a few more days on her back and it killed him. But he could not let this show on his expression : he fought to smile reassuringly. Vincent had witnessed the previous night how difficult it had been for Catherine to handle the fear of seeing him run because of his guilt, he had to protect her by making her feel comfortable and not letting her see how horrible he felt. He knew she would feel bad for him if she knew, and this time it was his turn to manage her emotional roller-coaster.

"I'm sorry I woke you, … it's so early" she said chuckling. And just as she said that her stomach growled. "Is that the reason you woke up ?" he said pointing at her belly still complaining. She smiled awkwardly, her nose wrinkling a bit.

Vincent couldn't help but laugh, "I'll get some breakfast ready, sorry I was such a bad host last night and didn't serve dinner !"

"It's ok … I didn't mind, I like what we did instead of dinner" she tried to say seductively but was interrupted by her stomach growling some more and ruining her efforts. "I'll take a shower and I'll be back in few minutes" she then stated.

"Sure, take your time". And with that Vincent left her to go prepare breakfast.

Catherine enjoyed the hot water on her skin and took her time washing her body and her hair before coming out wearing his T-shirt to find the kitchen area in a complete mess. But all that was in fact the price of a delicious breakfast awaiting her on the table.

Noticing her chocked expression he reassured her : "I'll clean that up … I have all day" he joked.

"You might need that much" she laughed and took place at the table inhaling deeply to take in the delicious sent of the food.

JT was all giddy on his way back to the warehouse. His day had been really long and exhausting but Sarah had been lovely inviting him for dinner and to stay the night. He could get used to that. The only problem was that she had to leave very early in the morning.

As he walked inside he was glad to find his friend having breakfast with Catherine, both love birds smiling widely.

"Aaaah, I knew I was just a guinea pig ! " he said noticing the pancakes on the table.

Vincent laughed taking a plate to serve his friend. "How was your night ?" he asked as they both sat down at the table. "Great, I'd ask about your but I see the answer right here" JT said gesturing at Cat's face. She was glowing, finally every worry was gone and she was able to truly appreciate everything that was happening.

"Yeah … it's fine. We're good" she said smiling even more.

JT and Cat exchanged a look that Vincent did not notice. Her eyes were telling him that indeed they had talked and that it had went more than well. They did not need words, and JT was glad to see that indeed his friends were both so happy, just as much as he was.

All three enjoyed their breakfast together laughing and talking about anything and everything.

The smile on Catherine face was full of light and hope. She had never been that happy in her life, especially since her mother had die and her expression was clearly giving that away.

Stopping at her apartment to change before rushing to work, she ran into her sister.

"Where have you been ?" she asked in a worried tone.

Catherine didn't know what to say, her smile faded but not the glow of her happiness. "I had … I was … with … Tess … we went for drinks and …" she started to lie but Heather was not buying it. "Don't waste your energy Cat, I called Tess last night … and I called you … plenty of times "

Cat cursed herself mentally for forgetting to take off the silent mode of her phone. She was ashamed and slowly her face became pale, "Heather I'm sorry. I … I didn't hear my phone, I didn't mean to worry you"

"I know you don't mean to … but … now I need to know, where were you ?" the young woman was now taping the floor with her foot, impatiently waiting for an answer.

She needed a new lie, her sister would not believe she had spent the night with a random guy, that was not her, she would not buy it. Something else, think fast, Catherine thought to herself. Yet she was unable to come up with anything. Why couldn't she just say the truth, why couldn't she just share her happiness with her sister, tell her how amazing of a boyfriend Vincent was. She wanted to tell her he had made her pancakes this morning, that they had spend a wonderful night, that they were happy and in love. Sure she would avoid mentioning the beast and the claws mark episode but still, she needed to share.

"I was with Vincent" Catherine let the words escape her mouth, enable to keep them in. After a short silence, seeing her sister's jaw drop a bit she tried to explain : "I know you don't like him but … " her eyes were suddenly sad. Being that giddy could not have last, she should have known, it never lasted long.

"Cat … Have you been seeing him all this time ? Did you lie to me ?" Heather couldn't believe that her sister would be so dishonest, she did not recognize her anymore, ever since that time about a year ago she found her with tuns of boxes reinvestigating their mother's murder. She fought the anger growing inside of her, she wanted to smash something !

A shy nod was Cat's answer. "I'm sorry Heather. But … I love him, I really do. I … I can't live without him." Once again the words were just pouring out, she couldn't keep that all in, she was so happy with Vincent. And her words sounded so honest it was hard for Heather to argue, not to mention that she had noticed the glow, the smile, all the signs of her sister's true happiness. An expression that she had not been able to see on Cat's face in years.

Yet she had not forgotten her last encounter with that Vincent guy and could not really help it. "I don't trust him … I … He doesn't exist, it's not his real name I …."

"I know his real name" Catherine interrupted her. "I know everything there is to know about him, and … you can trust me, he is not a bad guy, he is not a criminal. I can't tell you but … I am happy. Truly happy. I'm sorry I lied to you, I really am … but I mean it when I tell you I can't live without him, I'm in love with him and he is too. I know he is."

As she was saying that Catherine had walked to her sister and taken her hands in hers. "Please believe me." she finished squeezing her hands.

Heather hugged her sister tightly, "I'm sorry Cat … it's … it's hard. I'm worried. I love you sis …"

"I know" Cat told her breaking the hug, "But I swear everything is fine." She was now stroking Heather arms' soothingly, her eyes pleading for her sister's acceptance.

All her life Heather had relied on her sister, she had always trusted her and though she really was worried she could not ignore the sincerity in Cat's words. She did seem happy and in love, and she deserved it so much, if that man could give that to her, maybe it was time to trust him.

"Ok" Heather finally said, "But no more lies." She knew Catherine would never really tell her all the truth about that Vincent, and though it worried her she also hoped that at least, with her giving some sort of blessing her older sister would not feel compelled to lie to her about spending time with him and that if things were to go wrong, she would turn to her.

"Deal … well, I can't tell you everything, but … I promise I won't lie." Catherine said hugging her sister again truly thankful, she knew she was not really a fan of Vincent and still had hope it would change one day, but it was a step. Maybe being so happy dating Mike had made her a little more tolerant, maybe she had noticed how happy Cat was. The older woman did not know for sure, but she was ready to fully embrace the moment and her chance to remain happy at least a bit longer. This was truly a good day starting for her.

"Ok, not that I'm not enjoying this sister moment … but I'm pretty sure you're late" Heather said pointing at the clock hanging on the wall.

"Oh shit !" Cat exhaled looking at the time and then ran to her room to change her clothes.

"Well … I'm leaving for work … see yah !" Heather told her already opening the front door while Cat was struggling with a pair of jeans.

"Well that's good you decided to join us detective Chandler" Joe said on a authoritarian tone. She had hope he wouldn't notice her coming late. "Sorry boss I …"

"I don't care, get busy, Vargas was about to leave, you have a crime scene to go to" he said dryly turning his back to her.

Tess gave her a look that meant she had noticed the "sex glow" but didn't say a word since they had to move fast, she just smiled and Cat understood what she meant anyway.

Both detective made their way out, this was about to be a long day, but this time Catherine was ready. She felt light and happy and ready to face anything.

In the car on their way to the crime scene Tess couldn't hold her tongue any longer. "Sooooo … who the guy ? And I want dirty details" she stated firmly her brows wiggling.

"Teeeess" Cat said on a motherly tone. She had already admitted to Heather that she was still seeing Vincent, but she did not think her friend would take it so easily. She took a deep breath knowing that if she had been able to, Tess would be staring and insisting, luckily at that moment she was driving.

"Let's focus on work" she simply said, perfectly aware that her best friend wouldn't give up so easily.

Once the car parked, they both got out to examine the crime scene. For now the subject of Cat's great mood was on stand by, but it would resurface soon enough. Tess would be patient and she would get her answers.

It was hard for Catherine not being able to share with Tess about what was happening in her life. But as of now, she would have enough working on building Heather's trust in Vincent. Tess would require much more work to accept Vincent.

A/N : I'm curious : any of you scared that Tess might find out about Vincent ? … Or that Evan will ? Anyone worried about Muirfield and the fact Evan still is kinda working for them … we haven't heard from him in a while :(

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